Fire-Dex Blog

NFPA guidelines require turnout gear to be retired 10 years from the date of manufacture. However, sometimes turnout gear needs to be replaced before the 10-year mark. Once the protective properties of the gear have diminished, it is no longer safe to use. This blog will cover some reasons to

Start The New Year With New Gear!

Two words: Free gear! Our biggest giveaway of the year is back and better than ever with the return of Happy New Gear. A week’s worth of fantastic prizes for firefighters, with a new winner picked each day between December 12-16, 2022. This year, we're teaming up

Our new Dex-Rescue Glove provides specialized protection for rescue and recovery missions and stays breathable and comfortable on non-structural calls. 

We're excited to announce the promotion of three associates and welcome one member to the Fire-Dex and Gear Wash Family! 

We are celebrating an award-winning season with multiple honors that put the us and our people in the spotlight.

We are officially an exclusive gear partner for Fire Dept. Coffee! Protecting people is mission critical for our two companies. 

Fire hoods are an essential piece of a firefighter's PPE ensemble. The were originally built solely for heat and flame protection, but they have evolved to do much more. With so many options on the market, it's hard to be able to choose the best one. Which features are most important to you and

Fire-Dex and Gear Wash are extending aid to customers affected by Hurricane Ian and the continuous recovery effort that is ongoing throughout Florida. Including critical PPE equipment and discounted cleaning and repair services to keep protective gear in top shape, we're working closely with task

We're thrilled to welcome two new associates and announce the promotion of Agnes Baker! 

We're excited to announce the promotions of three members of the Fire-Dex Family and the addition of two new associates! 

We all know cleaning your turnout gear twice a year is recommended by the NFPA, but do you think about your hoods too? It's easy to forget this small piece of gear, but that doesn't make it any less important! Follow these 4 quick and easy steps to get your fire hood properly cleaned.

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Navigate the ever-changing world of fire training with Chiefs Shane Bentley and Webster Marshall as they discuss the founding principles of their organization Bearers of the Oath. Tune in as they explore the importance of high-fidelity training and express their commitment to

We're proud to announce that we are a 7-time NorthCoast 99 Award recipient, an awards program that honors 99 great Northeast Ohio workplaces for top talent! 🙌

NFPA 1851 is the standard on PPE selection, care and maintenance. The purpose of this standard is to reduce health and safety risks associated with improper maintenance, contamination, or damage like exposure to harmful carcinogens that are often present in structural fires. 🔥

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We're excited to announce the well-deserved promotions of two members of the Fire-Dex Family - April Moore and MagedBaskhron. 

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Join Andy Starnes and Chief Schwalbe as they discuss the best ways to be efficient during fireground search training and how to become a better fire instructor.

We're growing again with the significant expansion of our Pelham, Georgia manufacturing facility and production team. With planned investments totaling over $1 million, we aim to build on our strong success in the southwest Georgia region where the facility has operated since 2018. “New spending

Christmas came early for our first responders! 🎁 We're hosting a one-of-a-kind Christmas in July giveaway, taking place July 22-29, 2022.  

We just keep growing with the addition of three new associates! We're continuing to seek new talent as we experience tremendous growth while strengthening corporate culture among our team members. 

Jeff Koledo, our Vice President of Sales at Fire-Dex, shares five tips for having a successful wear trial in a guest spot from Fire Apparatus and Emergency Equipment magazine. 🔥

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Understand the importance of modern and realistic firefighter training and why the benefits are invaluable with Andy Starnes and Chris Kessinger as they discuss how the industry is bridging the gap between firefighter safety and protecting the environment.   

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Understand how to reduce exposure risks and the importance of doffing PPE correctly. In this episode, join Andy Starnes, Dr. Farzaneh Masoud, and Richard Kesler as this trio dives deep into THL & TPP, how to reduce inflammation and the future of gross decon.

We're pleased to announce our Minerva acquisition adds six locations to our expansive coast-to-coast equipment care network serving thousands of fire departments! 🙌 🚒

Another great visit at FDIC International is in the books for our team! We had a blast meeting everyone who stopped by our booth to explore our products. ⭐

We continue to expand our family business with the addition of three new associates and the promotion of Anthony Costanzo! ⭐Our company has recently hired three new associates: Grant Hoffmann, Quality Assurance Administrator, Michael Bechen, Production Supervisor and Sarina Johnson, Customer

We're PUMPED to announce that we've entered a partnership with Gr8west Fire and Safety, a manufacturer representative serving the firefighting and emergency services industries. 💯Gr8west will represent us in Hawaii, Oregon, California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada to assist in expanding our

Brittani Moncrease, reporter at ABC 24, visited our Gear Wash location in Memphis, TN to raise awareness about the importance of proper PPE cleaning and maintenance within the fire service! 👏

Taylor Burke Gilman, our President at Gear Wash, highlights when departments should consider renting fire gear in a guest spot from Carolina Fire Journal! 🚒

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First responders are expected to be calm and level-headed but the stressors faced by those in the fire service can have a cumulative impact on mental health and well-being. Listen in as Andy Starnes and Dena Ali discuss the stigma associated with firefighters seeking help and

After a successful year of growth, we're thrilled to announce the promotions of six key associates! 🔥